Stories

One of the most notable Irish novelists –but also a playwright and poet-, who has twice won the Costa book of the year (for his novels “The secret scripture” and “Days without end”), talks about his latest novel “Old God’s time”, translated recently into Greek (Ikaros Publishing, tran. Aggelos Aggelidis, Maria Aggelidou). A murder investigation […]

Known for its postcard-perfect beaches, Skiathos is taking steps to offer travelers much more. To Vima English Edition spoke with the island’s mayor about people-centered initiatives and rebranding efforts.

UNEP warns “40% of the world’s land is degraded, which could reach 95% in 30 years without a drastic course correct”

The looming threat of a depleting population is nothing new. Experts across Europe have spent decades monitoring the trend and warning about the consequences of consistently low birth rates and an aging population. However, although the EU has acknowledged the problem, it would seem to have consigned the demographic issue to the backburner. Until now, […]

A closer look at this extensive family history reveals more than a mere testament to the enduring spirit of the Greek-American community

Greece is taking steps to tap into the lucrative wellness segment. To Vima English Edition spoke to the woman behind one of Europe’s leading retreat companies about how retreat tourism can be a gamechanger.

The foreign minister of Canada spoke to TA NEA during a visit to Athens, her final stop on a regional tour focusing on the Mideast crisis. Among others, she stressed that Canada stands by its position of Hamas being a terror group

In efforts to clamp down on beach and shoreline use violations, the Greek government is now also engaging the public through the ‘MyCoast’ app

The Aegean. The epicenter of the Greek summer. This year, tourists will flock to it again to enjoy the cool of its islands’ shores and alleys. But environmental threats are disturbing the Aegean’s age-old equilibria. Add the ever-present geopolitical threat, and it is clear its future is hanging by a thread. Climate change Climate change […]

In the first quarter of 2024, irregular crossings of migrants in the Eastern Mediterranean were up 109%—FRONTEX

Ursula von der Leyen and Andrej Plenković respond to To Vima's questions about possible Russian interference in the European elections

Bickering about Eurovision is customary in Greece, and this year’s genre-bending entry by Marina Satti could be no different. To Vima spoke to a Eurovision expert about the song and the iconic contest.

Guided by sustainability and the search for quality products, consumers are increasingly turning to the growing market for second-hand clothing. The increased demand for second hand clothes, which has been an international trend for several years, is reflected in data published by the Greek statistical authority (ELSTAT). According to this data, “Retail sales of second-hand […]

Scientists confirm that last year was the hottest since records began, and what is absolutely certain is that Europe is the fastest-heating continent on the planet. In 2023, Europe recorded more days of “extreme heat stress” (with the ‘feels like’ temperature exceeding 46 degrees Celsius) than ever before. On 23 July last year, 41% of […]

Professor Dakanalis, Professor and Principal Investigator in Psychiatry and Psychotherapy at the University of Milan- Bicocca speaks with To Vima about the potential of AI in mental health

Professor Alexandros Kitroeff's research into Greek immigrants and their link to the most American of restaurants: the diner. A story of social advancement through a restaurant kitchen

Despite a funding slowdown in 2023, Greece's startup scene is poised for a strong 2024 fueled by headline-making exits

We can’t just establish MPAs. We need to see if MPAs are working. We have to work hard and admit our failures. Transparency is key - Olivier Wenden, CEO of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation

Only six out of the 21 defendants in the case were found guilty in the 2018 Mati wildfire trial

The resilient heritage of Southern Italy's Greek-speaking communities